Can't find "arm-elf-gcc"

[chochem]

I feel like an idiot for asking this kind of question but I'm beginning to run out of ideas.

I'm trying to compile Rockbox, the open source OS for a number of arhocs, iriver and apple DAPs, but I keep getting told that I do not have this 'arm-elf-gcc'. I've tried using the package manager to locate something like this but with no success. I've tried following a suggestion to install 'build essentials' or something like that with no success. I have a feeling I should learn the basiscs before venturing into this but if anybody can tell me how to get this thing, I promise I will at some future date :)

EDIT: Nevermind, found the answer I was looking for in the Rocbox forums.

[shak541]

Hi, I am doing the same thing as you(compiling rockbox) and having the same issue. Could you please point me to where you found the solution?
,thanx

[st14n]

I guess you've found a solution, but for future reference:
http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/CrossCompiler

[airtonix]

I too am having a go at compiling latest rockbox...

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st14n is right. (http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/CrossCompiler)
descibes a file in the svn or build package that will get the proper compiler you require.

[rockbox-build-package]/tools/rockboxdev.sh

you will also need build-essential prior to running the script.

sudo apt-get install build-essential

[clonne4crw]

+1. Building for Sansa Fuze.
I can comfirm that tools/rockboxdev.sh works, and I'm compiling arm-elf-gcc right now. Thanks!